Fast Track

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Adds Two New Team Members

Plus: Manatee County has a new acting administrator, Selby Gardens selects a new chief operating officer and more new hires and promotions.

08/07/2023 By Staff

Cheers, Baby!

Forks & Corks Is Moving to January in 2024

The much-anticipated festival will celebrate its 17th anniversary with loads of wine-centric events for everyone.

08/02/2023 By Lauren Jackson

Sarasota Sisterhood

How the Sarasota Woman's Club Transformed Our City

"Almost from the moment Sarasota was settled, women were playing a major role.”

08/02/2023 By Elizabeth Djinis

New new college

A Competition Invites Architects to Transform New College of Florida Dormitories

The "Reimagining Pei" architecture competition, launched by the college in partnership with Architecture Sarasota, aims to incorporate the east campus dorms into an athletic and recreational complex with retail and restaurants.

08/01/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Grant Report

Academy at Glengary Chosen as Sarasota Subaru’s Hometown Charity

Plus, developer Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates $100,000 to the Sarasota County Comprehensive Treatment Court and more.

07/30/2023 Photography by Staff

Rock On

A New Scholars' Rocks Exhibition Opens at The Ringling This Week

Mountains of the Mind: Scholars’ Rocks from China and Beyond features a selection of scholars’ rocks and related paintings and prints.

07/30/2023 By Staff

Solar Curious

A New Co-op Takes the Guesswork Out of Going Solar

Sarasota and Charlotte County residents can band together for better buying power and free guidance on going solar.

07/28/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Memory Keepers

The Owners of Upshot Video Productions Have Started a Podcast to Honor Their Customers

David and Lani Helms create lasting relationships with their customers, who come to the couple to help preserve precious memories but often become friends.

07/27/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Let the Sunshine In

How Sarasota’s Bones Howe Helped Shape America's Pop Music Landscape

Howe worked with Elvis, the 5th Dimension, Tom Waits and dozens of other pop music luminaries.

07/26/2023 By Clayton Trutor

Preview

A New Exhibit at The Ringling Will Explore a Rare Italian Portrait

Mark your calendars for October.

07/19/2023 By Staff

34242 Karat Gold

Three Siesta Key Homes Made It to HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt'

The annual event showcases amazing homes for sale from across the country. Readers vote for their favorites.

07/13/2023 By Kim Doleatto

The New Luxury

The Best Luxury Gadgets and Amenities for 2023

Let’s take a glimpse at how money can buy, if not happiness, at least some easy living.

07/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Health Development

A New Medical Office Building Is Headed to South County

Located in master-planned Wellen Park, construction of the 75,000-square-foot building is slated to kick off late in the year.

07/12/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Next-Gen Design

Echt Architects Is Known for Its Client-Focused Creations

Architects Kortnee Gonzalez and Andrew Etter put their clients' needs first.

07/11/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

Key Chorale Announces 2023-2024 Season

On the schedule: a U.S. premiere by an Iranian composer, a three-day "Bachtober" Fest, a celebration of the Argentine tango, Cirque des Voix and much more.

07/11/2023 By Staff

Grant Report

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Approves More Than $1.5 Million in Grants

Plus, ALSO Youth awards scholarships and CareerEdge provides funding for local employers.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Preview

The Ringling Announces 2023-2024 'Art of Performance' Season

This season includes 12 mainstage performances, one work-in-progress showing and more than a dozen free and discounted activities, such as master classes and artist talks.

07/10/2023 By Staff

Making It Up as They Go Along

After a Long Hiatus, the Sarasota Improv Festival Returns

The return of the 13th annual festival is good news also for the many improv performers who descend on Sarasota for the weekend.

07/10/2023 By Kay Kipling

Turtle Power

Mote Establishes Voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County

The zone stretches from Longboat Key to Siesta Key, including Sarasota Bay, and extends from the shore to 1.5 miles offshore.

07/07/2023 By Staff

Fast Track

Erin Duggan Named President, CEO of Visit Sarasota County

Duggan will take over for Virginia Haley, who retires in September.

07/06/2023 By Staff